1A psalm of thanksgiving.
Shout joyfully to the Lord , all you lands;
2serve the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful song.
3Know that the Lord is God,[#Although the people call on all the nations of the world to join in their hymn, they are conscious of being the chosen people of God.]
he made us, we belong to him,
we are his people, the flock he shepherds.
4Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him, bless his name;
5good indeed is the Lord ,
His mercy endures forever,
his faithfulness lasts through every generation.